Insider tip 3-4 📍 Ithaca Children's Garden
A free, fun outdoor space for kids to climb, plant, and water things. Located near Cass Park.
“There is a children's garden that is lots of fun and free to visit.”
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Ithaca Children's Garden
A three-acre public garden designed for children to explore nature, play, and learn through hands-on activities.
4.7 (495 Google reviews)FreeAges 1–12Outdoor
- nature
- toddler friendly
- playground
121 Turtle Ln, Ithaca, NY 14850, USA
What's on at Ithaca Children's Garden
What locals say
Insider tip 📍 Ithaca Children's Garden (ICG)
Get on the waitlist; check for openings after June 1st when refund deadlines cause people to unenroll.
“You can get on waitlists for ICG... June 1 is a deadline to get a full refund so there might be people unenrolling soon.”
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Insider tip 📍 Ithaca Children's Garden
Nature-based summer camp with July/August openings and scholarship opportunities.
“we have spots open in July and August... We also offer scholarships!”
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Insider tip toddlers 📍 Ithaca Children's Garden
Don't over-schedule; the garden is immersive enough to fill an entire day if you let the kids explore at their own pace.
“Ithaca Children's Garden can fill a whole day if you let them stop to smell and touch and taste the roses.”
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📍 Ithaca Children's Garden
An excellent, expansive play space that kids can enjoy for hours.
“Excellent play space that my kids could have spent hours at.”
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📍 Ithaca Children's Garden
An easy, accessible spot for toddlers to explore.
“Ithaca Children's Garden is an easy one.”
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toddler 📍 Ithaca Children's Garden
Hosts toddler-aged group activities.
“Children’s Garden have toddler aged group activities.”
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📍 Ithaca Children's Garden
Best in warm weather; features nature play areas, edible gardens, and chickens.
“Lots of different nature play areas and vegetables to taste and chickens in the summer.”
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📍 Ithaca Children's Garden
Great outdoor space for kids, though it can be chilly in late November.
“Ithaca Children's Garden is worth a visit.”
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4-8 📍 Ithaca Children's Garden
A great outdoor space specifically designed for children to explore.
“suggestion for kids, the Ithaca Children's Garden!”
Overheard on r/ithaca · 5 upvotes
7-8 📍 Ithaca Children’s Garden
Nature-based camp with a focus on artistic activities.
“the Children’s garden are the main ones I’m aware of... somewhat more artistically oriented”
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4-6 📍 Ithaca Children's Garden
Great for ages 4-6, but avoid during rainy weather.
“The Childrens’ Garden is obviously not for rain, but it’s great for those ages!”
Overheard on r/ithaca · 2 upvotes